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That's bad enough, but then you also have little pieces that can come up and get lodged in the throat. I've heard so many horror stories of dogs dying from choking to death (this can happen from any chew so always monitor chews - especially in small breed dogs). |
I remember growing up always giving them to our Golden Retriever, and she used to swallow whatever was left whole. She'd also poop them out. I guess we got lucky... but still I can remember her gagging, etc! My dad always gave them to her. They were just the common thing back then, it was really all that was available for them to chew. Jackson choked on one when he was younger and it was scary! I will occasionally give him the CET chews but honestly, he doesn't even like them, he tends to just carry them around.... but they're shaped in a way that, IMo, makes them less likely to choke so long as you're supervising. |
Mandie really loves bully sticks. Everything else I give her, she will tote around and squirrel away. It's her favorite thing to do. She gets so mad when I move a pillow or something and uncover one of her hiding spots. She looks at me like, "WTH, Mom?! Do you KNOW how long it took me to get it there? Sheesh!" LOL :D |
Probably the same reason stores sold chicken jerky that killed hundreds of dogs they just want money. |
I didn't know about the dangers of rawhide :( Thanks for the information, won't give that to my babies anymore! |
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Yeah, many vet have been warning against rawhide for years. I guess they are the ones that have had to do surgery to remove them from a dog's belly. The rawhide that look like a bone, that have knots at both ends, are big hazards because those knots come off after a while and can get lodged in the throat. Some of us use bully sticks for dog chews while others only use the plastic chews. Gracie is a bully stick addict. She gets really frustrated when we run out. I try to keep them on hand at all times for when she gets in the mood to chew! |
I never knew the dangers of rawhide until I joined YT. I need to try the bully sticks for Chloe. She loves to chew. |
I wasn't aware of the dangers as well. Growing up we had Rottweilers and they both loved their rawhides and would chew on those things for hours. Prior to signing up on YT, I purchased a few for Bella. However, discovering the dangers it can harm my pup I threw them out. Thankfully, I joined YT, learned new things. |
And, this is why I love YT so so much! We all learn stuff every day. It's awesome :) |
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Everytime one of these threads gets started there are people onhere that didnt know the dangers of rawhide so someone is helped so thank you Mandiesmom for starting this thread |
What's worse are the people you try to educate and they have the mentality of "it won't happen to me" and continue to buy them for their dogs. I don't get it. If there is even a chance something is bad for my animals they don't get to eat it. Period. |
It's all about the $$$...kæviːɑːt ˈɛmptɔr (Latin: "Let the buyer beware") is...sadly...a for real deal. :eek::confused::(:mad: Someone said "education"...I\'d like to add "avoidance"...little "wallet chats" with manufacturers about dangerous products. :p:D |
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